Seth McLaughlin

5 days ago | washingtontimes.com | Seth McLaughlin |Lindsey McPherson

President Trump’s unilateral decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities is reigniting a constitutional clash over whether the commander-in-chief overstepped his constitutional authority by green-lighting the attacks without congressional approval. Most of the criticism is coming from Democrats, including some who insist that Mr. Trump’s decision is grounds for impeachment. “Congress needs to authorize a war against Iran,” Sen.

1 week ago | washingtontimes.com | Seth McLaughlin

- The Washington Times - When Ken Martin took over the reins of the Democratic National Committee, the Minnesota native said the party’s mission was to “ignore the noise” as it sought to rise out of the ashes of the 2024 election, reconnect with working-class voters and take the fight to President Trump.

1 week ago | washingtontimes.com | Seth McLaughlin

- The Washington Times - Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears faces an uphill climb against former Rep. Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s gubernatorial race, according to analysts and party insiders who say the state’s political landscape favors Democrats. Republicans, though, insist Democrats face a serious challenge of their own: convincing voters who have been relatively happy with Republican Gov.

1 week ago | washingtontimes.com | Seth McLaughlin

- The Washington Times - Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas had some testy exchanges with former Fox News personality Tucker Carlson over how involved the U.S should be in Israel’s targeted attacks against Iran. Their conversation got heated after Mr. Carlson, who opposes the Trump administration getting more entangled in the fight, pressed Mr. Cruz on Iran’s population and ethnic makeup.

1 week ago | washingtontimes.com | Seth McLaughlin |Mallory Wilson

- The Washington Times - Vice President J.D. Vance rushed to President Trump’s defense amid concerns the U.S. is poised to take military action against Iran, saying the commander in chief should be trusted and is “only interested in using the American military to accomplish the American people’s goals.” “He may decide he needs to take further action to end Iranian enrichment. That decision ultimately belongs to the president.